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Right out of the gate, let’s understand that advocate is both a verb and a noun. Advocate as a noun is pronounced “add-vo-kit” and as a verb is pronounced “add-vo-kate”. You can’t be an advocate unless you advocate.
Here are my favorite definitions of the noun and the verb: One who supports others to make their voices heard and Publicly pleading for the cause of another.
As an aside, I also learned a new word for advocate and pay attention as you will need this for later: a tub-thumper (a vociferous supporter of a cause)
C.A.R.E. Africa chose advocate as a core value because we want to advocate for the voiceless – to speak on their behalf.
Did you know you are biblically called to be an advocate?
“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.” Proverbs 31:8-9 NIV
C.A.R.E. Africa chose advocate as a core value because we want to advocate for the voiceless – to speak on their behalf.
Did you know you are biblically called to be an advocate?
“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.” Proverbs 31:8-9 NIV
Did you know you have not one but two personal advocates!
“My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.” 1 John 2:1 NIV
“But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.” John 14:26 NIV
In doing research for this article, I discovered there is an
Advocate personality type (INF) “16 Personalities(.com)” They are conscientious to the core, they move through life with a clear sense of their values, and they aim never to lose sight of what truly matters (to them).
Advocates tend to carry around a sense – whether conscious or not – of being different from most people. – only that they sometimes feel misunderstood or at odds with the world. They often feel called to use their strengths – including creativity, imagination, and sensitivity – to uplift others and spread compassion.
Doesn’t this describe our walk – our Christianity? This means we are all advocates as regards our personal belief in the Son of God and love for mankind.
What does it take for you to personally advocate for C.A.R.E. Africa?
Well, it helps to have knowledge or background on the subject matter so you can more accurately explain our objectives. Furthermore, to advocate, you must always be ready to help the cause, provide or convey accurate information, and defend what you represent. Are you ready and willing to come alongside us as a tub-thumper and champion the cause for the children, caregivers, and staff of C.A.R.E. Africa?!! We desperately need you to advocate for those who cannot speak for themselves.
Miles In Missions 